Albondigas Recipe
Three lamb meatballs, tomato sauce, sliced almonds and cilantro
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Tomato Sauce
Garnish
Method
Meatballs
- 1
Prepare the Meatball Mixture
In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb, minced garlic, chopped parsley, egg, bread crumbs, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Using your hands, shape the mixture into 3 equal-sized meatballs, approximately 2 inches in diameter.
Tomato Sauce
- 3
Sauté Onion and Garlic
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4
Cook the Sauce
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes.
- 5
Add Meatballs
Carefully add the formed meatballs into the sauce. Cover the skillet and simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C).
